The class, hosted at Andrew McConnell's Cantonese-inspired venue
Ricky & Pinky in Fitzroy, will also
include a six-course tasting menu to get senses buzzing and pencils
scribbling. Night school has never sounded so fun.

Dubecki and Harden (both regular GT contributors) have
a combined 30 years of experience writing about food and
restaurants. Together they will guide 38 aspiring critics through a
discussion of ArChan Chan's tasting menu, beginning with cucumbers
and radishes in chilli oil, raw kingfish, a shiitake and spinach
dumpling course and soup, followed by kung pao chicken with baby
gai lan, finishing with a lychee granita with coconut and
apple.

Aside from the specifics of each dish, students will be
encouraged to think about their surroundings and atmosphere, in
this case the vibrant Sibling-designed interiors of Ricky &
Pinky providing ample material for discussion. Harden and Dubecki
will also alert you to the cultural or historical details that are
relevant to food reviewing.